Brunch with Battutah
Nearly new boots
Posted by Michael Skorulski (Cigel, Slovakia) on 30 January 2008 in Miscellaneous and Portfolio.
@dailyphotosofmalé: I would say also. Thanks.
@Wolfgang Prigge: Thank you, Wolfgang.
Stunner from Kingston, Jamaica
Cool shot Michael! I like this perspective, it puts me i the action.
30 Jan 2008 5:47am
@Stunner: Thanks, Stunner. A great comment.
@badala: Thank you, Badala.
martie from Okinawa, Japan
Is that an elephant you are riding? Whatever, it's a cool shot and a unique one!
30 Jan 2008 7:21am
@martie: Thanks for asking, Martie. Yes, it is a Thai elephant.
tyan from Singapore, Singapore
The elephant says:Ouch,watch my ears!You know how tough those Caterpillar shoes are?!?!?!
30 Jan 2008 7:24am
@tyan: You're right. They have rough soles. I was careful. Thanks, Tyan.
@Craiger: Super comment, Craiger. Thanks.
Japanalia from Yokohama, Japan
Noooo! Whose.....legs? Yours? Never thought of such a perspective, but it's not too late to.....And...what did the elephant say?
30 Jan 2008 7:56am
@Japanalia: Yes. My hairy legs. The elephant was rather quiet about the whole affair so I guess he didn't mind. Sounds like there'll be an elephant ride in your future. It is great fun, though rather rough going and you are actually quite high off the ground so get an interesting view. This was taken on the island of Koh Phangan in Thailand. Thanks, Gabriela.
the lightwriter from oosterwolde, Netherlands
nice ears with the spots on it. And his head reminds me more of someones bum.........
30 Jan 2008 8:06am
@the lightwriter: I got a laugh out of your description. Thanks, LW.
paola veneziani photography from Brescia, Italy
bella prospettiva!!!! hahahaha!!!!!!
30 Jan 2008 8:48am
@paola veneziani photography: Grazie mille, Paola.
@DaveB: Thanks, Dave.
Kelly from Ontario, United States
I hate to be so unoriginal, but I think it's unanimous, nice perspective. Really cool shot, Michael!
30 Jan 2008 9:11am
@Kelly: I appreciate that, Kelly. Thank you.
@Inés: Merci, Inés.
@Teresa Durães: Thank you, Teresa.
Steven from Montreal, Canada
At first I was wondering if you stepped in something ;-). This is a very cool POV!
30 Jan 2008 10:06am
@Steven: Thanks, Steven. Glad you like the POV.
@graphistolage: Merci beaucoup.
@Nathan: Thank you so much, Nathan.
Frankie from Boxmeer, Netherlands
A very unusual sight of an elephant. Very nice and creative. With less dof (blurred background) it might be even better.
30 Jan 2008 11:24am
@Frankie: A fair suggestion. Thank you, Frankie.
Viewfinder from Bradenton, United States
Wow, here's a view few of us will ever experience! Great shot!
30 Jan 2008 12:01pm
@Viewfinder: Thank you, VF. I hope you get some idea of the experience.
Lorraine from Gatineau, Canada
Dare I say it...looks erotic ;) lol good one Michael
30 Jan 2008 12:15pm
@Lorraine: Erotic. Well that's got to be the most imaginative interpretation of the day. Super thought-provoking comment, Lorraine. Well done and thanks so much.
Steven from Chicagoland, United States
Great photo, Michael! When it takes a second or two to interpret what I'm looking at, that's what makes it interesting.
30 Jan 2008 1:15pm
@Steven: Glad you found it so. Thank you, Steven.
Tracey from White Hall, United States
Nice boots and an even better perspective! Love it ;0)
30 Jan 2008 1:52pm
@Tracey: You're the first to compliment my boots. Thank you, Tracey.
Jen from Alpharetta, United States
Is that an elephant you are riding on?
Great perspective...nice boots too ; )
30 Jan 2008 2:43pm
@Jen: Yes it is, Jen. I was hoping someone would notice the boots. LOL.
@Daroru: Many thanks.
Nuska from Madrid, Spain
Original la perspectiva de la foto y una suerte poder ir de paseo encima del elefante, ah y bonitas botas. Saludos
30 Jan 2008 3:09pm
@Nuska: Muchas gracias, Nuska.
amy from Rocky Mountain House, Canada
Outstanding pov!! I'm thinking there's some great narrative for this shot... besides the almost new boots. LOL
30 Jan 2008 3:29pm
@amy: You are correct. A story will come up with a future photo. Thanks for your insight, Amy.
ManuelaR from Hainburg, Germany
Really unusual perspective, cool! Love the caterpillars shoes too ;)
30 Jan 2008 4:05pm
@ManuelaR: I'm so glad you like the shoes. LOL. Thank you, Manuela.
@Rhys: Thanks so much. I appreciate that, Rhys.
@alla: Thanks, Alla.
Ina from Krugersdorp, South Africa
Well.... that is a different way to show "you had the balls" to get on the elephants back! Well captured! ;))
30 Jan 2008 5:13pm
@Ina: Interesting way you put it, Ina. Thank you.
Michael Rawluk from Prince George, Canada
Now that is such a cool shot. You will have a lot of jealous photographers out here.
30 Jan 2008 5:15pm
@Michael Rawluk: I appreciate that. Thanks, Michael
Mandy from South Africa
hahahah - now that is a great perspective on riding an elephant! I rode on one last year and I must say I wasn't brave enough to take the camera atop my hulky steed! :)
30 Jan 2008 5:35pm
@Mandy: Glad to hear you have also ridden a pachyderm. It certainly is an unstable platform to try to photograph from, as you mention. Thanks for the great comment, Mandy.
@Eduarda: You are very kind. Thank you.
@Cathie et Michel: Thank you so much, Cathie and Michel.
@yiannis krikis: Thank you, Yiannis.
@Earnest: The elephant was about 40 years old and was probably about 9 feet off the ground. Thanks, Earnest.
standley from brou-sur-chantereine, France
Very nice perspective on this elephant's head
30 Jan 2008 9:26pm
@standley: Thank you very much, Standley.
MadScientist from Düsseldorf, Germany
After dozens of comments I can't add some original remarks anymore. :-)
But - I didn't know that elephants can have some sort of ... freckles :-)
30 Jan 2008 10:22pm
@MadScientist: Yes. It is interesting what they have on their ears. Thank you, MS.
@Camiller: Thank you, Camiller.
Richard_Irwin from Belper, United Kingdom
At least if you get vertigo and fall off from up there, those boots will be the best things to land with.....
30 Jan 2008 10:57pm
@Richard_Irwin: Quite right. They have some ankle support. Thank you, Richard.
José Neves from Entroncamento, Portugal
Great capture, wonderful.
Congratulations
30 Jan 2008 11:03pm
@José Neves: Thank you, José. I appreciate that.
farmermarn from Baltimore, United States
This makes me want to hear more about what you are doing!
I hope we get to see more shots and maybe a little writing about your journeys.
31 Jan 2008 12:37am
@farmermarn: Thank you. A story about the elephant ride will come up with a future photo.
Porcsin from Debrecen, Hungary
Wow! Excellent moment!
I think you have never forget it! ;)
31 Jan 2008 10:36pm
@Porcsin: Yes it was very interesting to do this. Thank you, Porcsin.
Nishana Minhaz from Calicut, India
ha ha..funny shot. i don think ive seen an elephant at this angle before :) guess it was a pretty bumpy ride, though it mustve been loadsa fun too..
1 Feb 2008 6:16am
@Nishana Minhaz: Bumpy is right. Fun also. But a little scary going downhill. Thanks, Nishana.
@Vahid: Thanks so much, Vahid.
